Protection and mortgage brokerage, Access FS, has launched an Equality Council and said it will start tracking the ethnicity of new joiners and existing team members to support its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) commitment.
The Equality Council aims to support fair representation for marginalised groups, promote allyship and ensuring equitable opportunities for all staff and advisers. It will consist of six members from Access FS, including three staff members and three advisers, with the advisers rotating quarterly to "ensure fresh perspectives", Access FS noted. The brokerage said the Council aims to address systemic barriers and boost underrepresented voices. It will engage with employees and advisers to identify challenges, propose solutions and drive cultural change, "ensuring the brokerage reflect...
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